Confessing Community at Westminster

Worship is at the heart of life at Westminster. It shapes our community through prayer, creative engagement with Scripture, and open, respectful conversations about faith and spirituality. Our ethos offers space for reflection, rooted in both personal devotion and shared experience.

Worship Through the Academic Year

Students, staff, sabbatical guests, and visiting scholars take part in a rich rhythm of worship throughout the academic year. Services include:

• Holy Communion at the beginning and end of each term

• Worship marking Christian festivals such as Advent and Passiontide

• Ecumenical and interfaith services through the Cambridge Theological Federation, including:

  • Holocaust Memorial Day

  • Ash Wednesday breakfast Eucharist

  • Outdoor Ascension Day celebration

Many from the Westminster community also find spiritual depth through sung services at nearby King’s College or St John’s College. Learning is offered prayerfully, with many classes beginning in prayer — reflecting the Reformed tradition where work and worship are one.

Worship for Groups and Conferences

For conferences, committees, and other groups meeting at Westminster, worship can be tailored to the occasion. Services may take place in:

• The college chapel

• Adapted meeting rooms

• Outdoor or contemplative spaces

The labyrinth, landscaped gardens, and proximity to the River Cam offer peaceful environments for personal prayer, group worship, or retreat beyond the formal spaces.

Spaces for Rest and Renewal

For those seeking rest, inspiration, or a deeper connection with spirituality, Westminster offers:

• Quiet Days and guided Bible reflections

• Opportunities for spiritual direction

• Flexible spaces for personal retreat or relaxation

Whether you’re a guest, student, or day visitor, there is room to encounter God — through solitude, silence, art, or community.